Connect2Dudley

To undertake the proactive recruitment and engagement of the local community into appropriate learning opportunities. Undertake delivery of information, advice and guidance work to adults ensuring referral to appropriate support services as required. Undertake partnership working with employment services and other relevant agencies to ensure vacancy awareness and workforce development needs are known and shared Engage in appropriate capacity building of community and voluntary groups within the locality. Undertake a needs analysis of local communities working with other partners and providers. Liaise with designated FE Colleges within the Joint Working Partnership to ensure learners access appropriate courses in community settings and the provision of appropriate tutors. Gain appropriate learner feedback in order to monitor and improve the quality of provision. Support learners/placements/participants to ensure that personal learning goals are achieved Tracking individuals' progression as appropriate Ensure that all Management Information including enrolment, retention, attendance and achievement recording of all learners is collated and available in respect of contract requirements, inspections and all performance management targets and that appropriate income claims are completed on time. Work with the I Can Dudley team and partners to agree targets and service delivery to meet identified local needs. Engage in relevant marketing activities to ensure that the work of the I Can Dudley team is well known within the local area. Advise managers of potential development opportunities to ensure that the service remains responsive and proactive to the needs of local residents Work with partners from relevant services and agencies to ensure service delivery is effective and co-operative, value for money and does not duplicate or compete with other provision within the areas. Participate in supervision processes in support of personal development and ensure that relevant staff development needs are shared with Line Management. Undertake training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required. Able to be flexible to work daytimes, evenings and weekends as required Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job Title: Learning and Organisational Development Manager Location: Dudley, Hybrid-3days a week Summary: As Learning & Organisational Development Manager, you will lead a team responsible for designing and delivering a dynamic programme of training, leadership development, and organisational development (OD) activity. The role operates at both a strategic and operational level, contributing to the implementation of our workforce strategy and supporting the development of a high-performing, inclusive, and future-ready organisation. You will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of a wide range of initiatives, including leadership development for members and officers, our "Development for All" offer, coaching and mentoring and team diagnostics and improvement. The role also plays a key part in supporting council-wide change programmes that strengthen organisational capability and contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan. Digital innovation is a key enabler in this role, with a focus on embedding the use of technology, including AI into learning approaches to improve accessibility, efficiency, personalisation and digital confidence across our workforce. The post holder will foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement, promoting a "one council" approach to Learning and OD. In doing so, they will help build a skilled, adaptable workforce equipped to deliver high-quality public services and respond to the evolving needs of our communities. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Responsibility for planning and delivering services that improve outcomes for children and young people, as set out in the relevant legislation and associated guidance, ensuring that services are sensitive to the needs of children, young people and families, and of the highest professional standards. To ensure young people are appropriately consulted about services and that their views inform service delivery and development To chair meetings as required, encouraging young and adult care leavers to play an active part in pathway planning and promoting partnerships with other agencies. Work in partnership with internal /external agencies to ensure care leavers as vulnerable adults are appropriately safeguarded; to safeguard the children of care leavers who are parents who have child in need/child protection plans and ensure Personal Advisors are actively engaged in child protection oversight and management e.g. attending case conference and core group meetings. Accountable for effective case allocation, using supervision and analysis of management reports to ensure optimum case management and resolution, to monitor and evaluate outcomes of services against agreed standards, and reporting to Service Manager /Senior Management Team as appropriate Responsibility for implementation of policy and procedure, and effective decision-making within delegated authority level, ensuring staff adherence to all directorate policy, procedures and standards To demonstrate leadership and motivational skills, ensuring good communication and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and service user focus that delivers good outcomes for young people and adults. Responsible and accountable for the effective analysis and management of risk for all care leavers (and their children) held within their team, and ensuring compliance by team members with the requirements of relevant legislation, guidance and procedures Responsible and accountable for provision of safe and suitable pathway plans assuring quality of planning and review, working in partnership with young people and families, and partner agencies Responsible and accountable for effective team budget management, compliance with financial rules, identifying pressures and savings and bringing in a balanced budget Responsibility for professional and managerial staff supervision, in accordance with directorate supervision policy; for staff practice improvement and development, management of staff performance and ensuring under-performance is dealt with robustly To manage the overall workload within the team, ensuring an effective contribution to local and national performance indicators for children's services as well as the achievement of Service targets and standards, using information technology and management information as necessary. Conducting regular case audits. Responsible for ensuring compliance with and quality of record keeping and report writing in the team, in accordance with requirements of the Care Experienced/Children's Services practice standards and policy and procedure Responsible for effective service delivery through an adequately resourced team, using recruitment, induction, training and workforce planning methods to support the team's development and performance To participate in one-to-one supervision with the Service Manager, undergoing annual appraisal and actively promoting own professional development. To ensure continuous improvement in services through enabling team members to access appropriate learning opportunities, promoting a learning culture within the team and ensuring appropriate responses to new Guidance and research. To deal with stage one complaints in accordance with directorate and Children Act criteria, and to work with staff and partners to resolve service problems and identify ways to improve services To manage the staff team and the associated financial and physical resources efficiently and effectively, ensuring a high standard of professional practice within the team and making positive use of the Service's information systems. To oversee all financial transactions to and from the Care Experienced service; work within the service and council financial polices/allocated budget, ensuring purchases made are cost effective and value for money To assess and make decisions in conjunction with the Service Manager, with regards to crisis support and hardship payments, financial support towards education, employment and training and any other financial decisions with regards to care leavers requesting support. Also with financial decisions linked to service delivery, team training or other areas deemed necessary for the Care Experienced service. To represent the Service at inter-agency meetings as appropriate. To contribute to service planning processes, identifying future objectives and service developments, developmental activity, undertake project work in a specific area, consistent with the post holder's skills and workload. Under the guidance of the Service Manager, to take appropriate action to manage the team's human resource processes such as recruitment, staff development, managing poor performance when appropriate, sickness absence, discipline, harassment and grievance, upholding the Council's equal opportunities policies and practices throughout. To provide cover for Team Manager colleague in their absence and assisting in resolving issues within and between teams as appropriate; deputise for the Service Manager when required. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Family and Adolescent Safeguarding Location: Dudley Rate: £38 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Requirement: At least 3 years cumulative Perm experience with an English Local Authority, under Children and Family service areas. Why Dudley? Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work alongside IDVAs, probation officers, adult mental health practitioners, substance misuse workers, and family support workers who are all part of our teams, sit in our office work with us side by side. Motivational Interviewing & Strengths-Based Practice: At the heart of our approach and is all part of the family safeguarding model, working with Families to build the family plans that work for them and keep children safe. Modern, Air-Conditioned Office: Located canal-side at Cable Plaza, with free parking, close to Merry Hill Shopping Centre. Supportive Leadership: Daily access to managers and senior leaders for reflective conversations, emotional support, and professional guidance. Training & Development: Locums benefit from the same high-quality training packages as permanent staff. Visible, Passionate Senior Leadership: Our DCS Gerard Jones and AD Natasha Hidderley are not only highly visible in our offices-they are deeply committed to getting it right for children and families. Their restorative, values-driven leadership is a key reason why Dudley is a service worth investing in. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.